The average train between Hanover and Leiden takes 5h 3m and the fastest train takes 4h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Hanover to Leiden. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Hanover and Leiden. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hanover is at 7:09 PM which arrives into Leiden at 1:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Hengelo and take an average of 5h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Hanover to Leiden? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Hanover to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Hanover station and arriving at Leiden station via Hengelo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
Hanover to Leiden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hannover Hbf station.
Hanover to Leiden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Leiden Lammenschans station.
Book your Hanover to Leiden train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and GoVolta.
The distance between Hanover and Leiden is 357.3 km. The road distance is 404 km.
You can take a train from Hannover Hbf to Leiden Lammenschans via Hengelo and Utrecht Centraal in around 4h 51m.